At the home office we have updates where we tell everyone what the plan is. It's important so that everyone knows what the direction is, what the next steps are, and why we are doing what we are doing. It creates an understanding that helps build a team. I know without the great people we have in the office, then Nikken would not be where it is today. I think we have a fantastic team of people, enthusiastic to help everyone be a success.
I spent a lovely few days done in the south of Russia, just by the Black sea, in a place called Sochi. It's a nice time of year, it never drops below freezing - so that's a refreshing change from other parts of Russia. About 50 Distributors gathered to hear new announcements, hear business building tips from international leaders like Jean-Marie Gilbert and his wife Marie. A bit if fun was had on the second day when we all got up to do some exercise. It's been a long time since I was involved in a sack or egg & spoon race. The limbo was the highlight and it was good to see everyone enjoy themselves, bonding as a team and setting their sights on bigger and better things.
On the day that Kimi Raikkonen was finally Formula one champion over 80 Distributors attended the event at Tampere. It was a great day with lots of laughter, applause and all the things you'd expect from a Nikken meeting. I announced the new products coming soon and recognised a lot of people. Sven did a great job explaining how to deal with the undecided and some negative people. It was good to see new Platinum, Silver, 21 Club, Paragon and Polar bear winning Distributors. A great lunch was topped off by training from local people. All went away happy. What a really nice day.
I'm off on my travels again. This time it's to Finland for a meeting on Saturday. I'm picked up by Jouko & Mallu Saarinen, and taken to their place about 40 minutes from Tampere. They have a really good home, that doubles (or triples) as a meeting place and bed/breakfast hotel. They prepared a nice snack and a smoke sauna. It is not smoky, but still has a lovely smoky smell that reminds me of a log fire. It was freezing outside and hot inside. Of course the high point was a walk (in swimming trunks and thick socks only) through the snow to the frozen lake!! After breaking the ice Jouko and Mallu went in, and shouted a bit....I splashed the water over me and rubbed the snow over me. You can see from the picture I was nearly immersed, well maybe slightly. What an experience - next time I'll take the plunge. I slept very well in a Wellness Room and woke up the following day VERY refreshed. Thank you both for a lovely evening.
.....perhaps this planet will look after us.
I found an amazing story last week that I shared with a number of people during the tour we had with Bob Richards. A few years ago I read that Vitamin D can help combat cancer...well that's good. Last week I found this story about vitamin D and ant-ageing. It seems like vitamin D is good for us.
Now we get vitamin D when sunlight hits the skin. What else happens now days when sunlight hits the skin? The occurrence of skin cancer is rising because we are destroying the atmosphere.
Crazy world we live in, isn't it?
As I wait for the plane to take me back home I have to reflect on the last week. It's been great fun to meet people in Turkey, UK, Holland and Hungary. Plus I bumped into people from Israel, Norway, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Sweden..... sorry if I forgot anyone. We have a great philosophy, life changing products and an opportunity that cannot be rivalled - all rolled into one company - Nikken. Those who saw and heard Bob Richards would know what we stand for, and what we are aiming for. We will be
the most respected wellness company in the world
Hungary is one of our fastest growing markets at the moment. It's now 2 years old and an incredible country. From 9th to 10th there were meetings held that celebrated the success of local Distributors. As you can see they were events packed with enthusiastic people. They shared their stories, we shared success tips and had a great time. When I left on Sunday it was snowing very heavily...looks like winter arrived, but that did not dampen spirits inside.
Today we are in Holland. More specifically in Appeldoorn. We had a meeting with Dutch leaders and then two sessions where Bob was asked to present Nikken's vision. I know that everyone was impressed and inspired. Sven was announced as the new Network Development manager for Holland, starting on 1st January. The group and Sven hit it off straight away. The atmosphere was electric. Holland certainly has good leaders and a fantastic attitude. 
Bob Richards visited the European Home Office today. It was great for the rest of the team to see him. He didn't get a chance to walk round because I kept him stacked with appointments and things to do. We took the opportunity of his visit to hold a meeting with UK Distributors. It went VERY well. About 60 people travelled from all over, on bonfire night, to hear his vision for Nikken. After most of the group gathered round and asked all sorts of questions. It was good to see the man at the top be a people's person. After all we are in a people business.
We also managed to donate some MORE money to Autism speaks. This is a great charity that helps lots of people that social does not think of as normal. Thanks you all for buying the sports bracelet and allowing us to spread some of that Nikken good will to others.
What a great time we had at the convention. Bob Richards was inspiring, the Turkish people were great and the whole day went smoothly. Not bad since Abdurrahman only became the manager 6 weeks ago. Turkey is on the move! I liked the idea that anyone who attended the convention also helped the environment. Part of the ticket price was used to plant a tree to create a forest. So those who did attend can have the effect of the convention last for a very long time.
The pictures show the product display area where the new jewellery was launched. It really looked good when worn by the lovely models.
It's the 1st November and all the Halloween fun has been cleaned up. Over the next weeks I shall be travelling a lot. First to Istanbul for the Turkish convention, then a couple of days in the UK, a couple of days in Netherlands and a couple in Budapest. After a short rest (and to do the laundry) it's off to Finland and Russia - every weekend is full up! To add to great a November we have the first Rhythm of Nikken events for Austria, (German speaking) Switzerland, UK, Netherlands and Germany.
There will also be a few new products and ... a couple of surprises we have in store for you.....Keep checking your messages.
Posts
All Comments
